Peanut Blossoms

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, soda and salt.
2. 2
   Cream together shortening and peanut butter.
3. 3
   Gradually add sugar and brown sugar, creaming well.
4. 4
   Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
5. 5
   Blend in the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
6. 6
   Shape by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.
7. 7
   Roll in sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 8 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and place a solid milk chocolate candy kiss on top of each cookie, pressing down so that cookie cracks around the edge.
10. 10
    Return to oven; bake 2 to 5 minutes longer.
11. 11
    Yield:
12. 12
    3 dozen.